Dale S. Parks, AIA, LEED A.P. awarded "Citizen Architect"

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that Dale S. Parks, AIA, LEED A.P. was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects' National Board of Directors as a Citizen Architect. The AIA National Board of Directors identifies a Citizen Architect as architects that show a commitment to their community through civic engagement and the broader purposes of architecture.

Mr. Parks has served on City of Sarasota Advisory Boards for over 15 years and is currently a member of the City of Sarasota's Comunity Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Advisory Board.

Slightly more than 1 percent of National AIA members are considered Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors recognizes "civic engaged architects serving their communities by applying their insights, talents, training and experience to actively advocate and support initiatives that enhance the quality of life and future of the communities they serve".

Cooney House Resort Rental

The Cooney House designed in 1967 by Seibert Architects and one of the most famous of the Sarasota School of Architecture homes is available for rent. The Cooney house has been published internationally and has won numerous awards for it's simple, class modern design.

This home has 4 bedrooms and 3 baths and is located just off St. Armands Circle. Within a short walk to shopping, galleries, restaurants and Lido Beach, this home is the perfect getaway from snow and cold. The Cooney house will be available in January 2010, furnished and with a 6 month lease preferred.

Please contact Martie Lieberman at 941-724-1118 or through her website at http://www.modernsarasota.com/

Samuel Holladay awarded "Citizen Architect" from AIA

Seibert Architects is pleased to announce that Samuel C. Holladay, AIA was recently honored by the American Institute of Architects' National Board of Directors as Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors identifies Citizen Architects as architects that show a commitment to their community through civic engagement and the broader purposes of architecture.

Mr. Holladay has served on the Gulf Coast Heritage Association since 2003 which proudly preserves and interprets Historic Spanish Point, a 30 acre sight listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Slightly more the 1 percent of National AIA members are considered Citizen Architects. The AIA National Board of Directors recognizes "civically engaged architects serve their communities by applying their insights, talents, training, and experience to actively advocate and support initiatives that enhance the quality of life and future of the communities they serve."

Photo by: Salvatore Branchifort Photography

Bechtel House by Seibert Architects SOLD

Recently purchased by someone who appreciates the Sarasota School of Architecture style of homes, the Bechtel house shows the transition from the 1950-1960's Sarasota School of Architecture houses that had terrazzo floors and flat roofs to the vaulted ceilings and concrete floors. Built in 1967 it is larger than the previous SSA homes and offers sliding walls of glass, stacked block walls and a large patio/garden area. This home was sold by Martie Lieberman of SaraBay Real Estate. Martie specializes in Sarasota School of Architecture properties and also conducts tours of the Modern Sarasota homes in the area.

Seibert Architects Modern Beaches Tour Sept 19th

SEIBERT ARCHITECTS
THE MODERN BEACHES TOUR

Sept 19th, 2009 from 10AM - 3PM

Since 1955, Seibert Architects has been winning awards for creating classic modern architecture. Come join us as we explore over 50 years of great modern design in Sarasota and the islands of Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

WHAT: SEIBERT ARCHITECTS MODERN BEACHES TOUR
DATE: SATURDAY, SEPT 19, 2009 - 10:00AM to 3:00PM
WHERE: MEET AT HOTEL INDIGO (1223 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota 34236)

TICKETS: $50 PER PERSON. Your check is your reservation.

Mail checks (sorry, no credit card reservations) to:
Martie Lieberman
474 Magellan Drive
Sarasota, FL 34243
Please include your name and email address - Martie will confirm each reservation received until the tour is sold out.

QUESTIONS? Email or call (941)724-1118.

See you soon!

Martie

Martie Lieberman
Modern Sarasota Architecture Tours
www.modernsarasota.com
Tel: 941.724.1118"

Sarasota Architecture Guide Book

Sarasota Architectural Foundation, the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Design Center at Ringling College of Art and Design collaborated on a guidebook that will lead you through the historic and world renown style that originated in Sarasota, the Sarasota School of Architecture. Available today, the guidebook references famous local architects' designs, Paul Rudolph, Jack West, Victor Lundy, and Edward "Tim" Seibert to name a few.

The guidebook contains a map of locations and brief synopsis of each structure on the map.

Contact the foundation at their website: www.toursarasota.com

AIA Honors Local Architect

The Sarasota Herald-Tribune Home & Real Estate section June 27, 2009

Photograph by Jacob Termansen

By Herold Bubil, harold.bubil@heraldtribune.com

Herold writes about architect Paul Rudolph’s Cohen House built in 1955 and its restoration by Seibert Architects PA in 2005-2006. The Cohen restoration by Seibert won the 2009 Merit Award of Excellence for Renovations and Additions from the Florida Chapter of the American Institute of Architects.